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Language Comparison: Indonesian vs Tok Pisin
Explore the linguistic characteristics and features of both languages
| Aspect | Indonesian | Tok Pisin |
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Family | Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian | Creole, English-based |
Speakers | Approximately 210 million (native and second-language speakers) | Approximately 4 million fluent speakers (including second-language speakers) |
Features | A standard form of Malay, simplified grammar, extensive use of affixes, and highly influenced by trade and colonial history; serves as the official language of Indonesia and a lingua franca for its diverse population | A widely spoken creole with simplified grammar and vocabulary influenced by English, local languages, and German; used as a lingua franca in Papua New Guinea |
Countries | Indonesia | Papua New Guinea |
Writing System | Latin script | Latin script |
Tonal | No | No |
Grammatical Cases | No, uses prepositions and affixes for grammatical relationships | No, uses simple subject-verb-object order and particles to indicate tense and aspect |
Derived From | Classical Malay, influenced by Dutch, Arabic, Sanskrit, and Chinese | English, with influences from German, Malay, and various indigenous languages of Papua New Guinea |
Loanwords | From Sanskrit, Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, and English | Primarily from English, with some influence from German and indigenous languages |
Dialects | Indonesian itself is standardized, but many regional languages (e.g., Javanese, Sundanese, Minangkabau) influence spoken varieties | Relatively homogeneous, with some regional variations influenced by local languages across Papua New Guinea |
Alphabets | A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z | A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, Y |
Family
Indonesian
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian
Tok Pisin
Creole, English-based
Speakers
Indonesian
Approximately 210 million (native and second-language speakers)
Tok Pisin
Approximately 4 million fluent speakers (including second-language speakers)
Features
Indonesian
A standard form of Malay, simplified grammar, extensive use of affixes, and highly influenced by trade and colonial history; serves as the official language of Indonesia and a lingua franca for its diverse population
Tok Pisin
A widely spoken creole with simplified grammar and vocabulary influenced by English, local languages, and German; used as a lingua franca in Papua New Guinea
Countries
Indonesian
Indonesia
Tok Pisin
Papua New Guinea
Writing System
Indonesian
Latin script
Tok Pisin
Latin script
Tonal
Indonesian
No
Tok Pisin
No
Grammatical Cases
Indonesian
No, uses prepositions and affixes for grammatical relationships
Tok Pisin
No, uses simple subject-verb-object order and particles to indicate tense and aspect
Derived From
Indonesian
Classical Malay, influenced by Dutch, Arabic, Sanskrit, and Chinese
Tok Pisin
English, with influences from German, Malay, and various indigenous languages of Papua New Guinea
Loanwords
Indonesian
From Sanskrit, Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese, Chinese, and English
Tok Pisin
Primarily from English, with some influence from German and indigenous languages
Dialects
Indonesian
Indonesian itself is standardized, but many regional languages (e.g., Javanese, Sundanese, Minangkabau) influence spoken varieties
Tok Pisin
Relatively homogeneous, with some regional variations influenced by local languages across Papua New Guinea
Alphabets
Indonesian
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Tok Pisin
A, B, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, Y
Language Facts:
Understanding these linguistic differences helps improve translation accuracy and cultural communication between Indonesian and Tok Pisin speakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Indonesian to Tok Pisin translation
Is this translation from Indonesian to Tok Pisin free?
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Is there a character limit for translation?
Yes, you can translate up to 1500 characters in one request. This limit ensures optimal performance and translation quality while accommodating most common translation needs.
Is the translation from Indonesian to Tok Pisin accurate?
Yes, we use Google Cloud Translation API for translation services. This ensures high accuracy and reliability for your translations between Indonesian and Tok Pisin.
How many languages does this website support for translation?
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Can I translate from Tok Pisin to Indonesian?
Yes, absolutely! You can easily reverse the translation direction by clicking the swap button above, or visit our dedicated Tok Pisin to Indonesian Translation page for the reverse translation service.
How fast is the translation process?
Our translation service provides near-instantaneous results. Most translations from Indonesian to Tok Pisin are completed within 1-2 seconds, ensuring a smooth and efficient user experience.
Can I use this for professional or business purposes?
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